Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Acquires Turpentine

HubSpot Acquires The Hustle

February 3, 2021

Media & Entertainment

HubSpot has signed an agreement to acquire The Hustle, a digital media company known for its daily newsletter, podcast and premium research subscription. The acquisition expands HubSpot's content and audience capabilities to better serve entrepreneurs and scaling companies across newsletters, podcasts and research offerings.

Spotify Acquires Podz to Boost Podcast Discovery

June 17, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Spotify has acquired Podz, a small podcast discovery startup that uses machine learning to generate short preview clips from podcast episodes. Spotify plans to integrate Podz’s technology into its platform to improve podcast discovery for listeners and help creators get discovered, with elements of the work expected to appear before the end of the year.

Amazon.com, Inc. Acquires Wondery

January 1, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Amazon.com, Inc. has acquired podcast studio Wondery in a deal reported to be valued at approximately $300 million. Wondery founder Hernan Lopez will step down after closing and COO Jen Sargent will lead the company as Amazon integrates the studio to expand its podcast and audio content capabilities.

Vertus Group Acquires Tangerine Global

January 10, 2024

Telecommunications

Vertus Group, a division of Jonas Software, has acquired Tangerine Global, a Simi Valley–based provider of IPTV/OTT platforms and network services. The acquisition adds a Media Solutions vertical to Vertus Group’s portfolio and expands its product offerings in the hospitality and residential markets.

The Futurum Group Acquires Business Podcast Network

October 30, 2023

Media & Entertainment

The Futurum Group, a technology advisory, media, and research firm based in Austin, acquired Business Podcast Network (BPN), a San Francisco–based venture-backed podcast network known for The Drill Down. BPN founder Cory Johnson will join Futurum as Chief Market Strategist as Futurum expands its thought leadership, research and media capabilities.

Amazon Music Acquires podcast hosting and monetization platform ART19

June 24, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Amazon Music has acquired ART19, a podcast hosting and ad-monetization platform, for an undisclosed sum. The purchase gives Amazon hosting, ad-insertion and ad-marketplace capabilities to complement its content (such as Wondery) and bolster podcast advertising, measurement and distribution.